Draining for Profit, and Draining for HealthGood Press, 2020 M03 16 - 2304 páginas Discover the transformative power of effective drainage systems in George E. Waring's enlightening book, 'Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health'. Delve into the comprehensive chapters that explore the importance of land drainage and its profound impact on soil health. Learn practical techniques for designing and implementing drainage systems, from layout to construction. Explore Waring's expertise in creating drainage tiles and witness the remarkable reclamation of salt marshes. |
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... four feet of the surface of the ground, except during and immediately after heavy rains, require draining. Of course, the particles of the soil cannot be made dry, nor should they be; but, although they should be moist themselves, they ...
... four feet of the surface of the ground, except during and immediately after heavy rains, require draining. Of course, the particles of the soil cannot be made dry, nor should they be; but, although they should be moist themselves, they ...
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... four feet in the earth, may collect water at its bottom, shortly after a rain;—this is a sure sign of the need of draining. All tests of the condition of land as to water,—such as trial pits, etc.,—should be made, when practicable ...
... four feet in the earth, may collect water at its bottom, shortly after a rain;—this is a sure sign of the need of draining. All tests of the condition of land as to water,—such as trial pits, etc.,—should be made, when practicable ...
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... four feet of the soil, and be removed from below. Every drop of it is freighted with fertilizing matters washed out from the air, and in its descent through the ground, these are given up for the use of plants; and it performs other ...
... four feet of the soil, and be removed from below. Every drop of it is freighted with fertilizing matters washed out from the air, and in its descent through the ground, these are given up for the use of plants; and it performs other ...
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... four feet, or even more, should be maintained, as nearly as possible, in the condition represented in Fig. 3,—that is, the particles of soil should hold water by attraction, (absorption,) and the spaces between the particles should be ...
... four feet, or even more, should be maintained, as nearly as possible, in the condition represented in Fig. 3,—that is, the particles of soil should hold water by attraction, (absorption,) and the spaces between the particles should be ...
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... four feet of drained soil can receive twelve inches of rain,—-more than is known to have ever fallen in twenty-four hours, since the deluge, and more than one quarter of the annual rain-fall in the United States. [pg 024] As was stated ...
... four feet of drained soil can receive twelve inches of rain,—-more than is known to have ever fallen in twenty-four hours, since the deluge, and more than one quarter of the annual rain-fall in the United States. [pg 024] As was stated ...
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HOW TO GO TO WORK TO LAY OUT A SYSTEM OF DRAINS | |
DRAINED AND THE REASONS | |
HOW TO MAKE THE DRAINS | |
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF DRAINS AND DRAINED LAND | |
WHAT DRAINING COSTS | |
WILL IT PAY? | |
HOW TO MAKE DRAINING TILES | |
THE RECLAIMING OF SALT MARSHES | |
MALARIAL DISEASES | |
HOUSE DRAINAGE AND TOWN SEWERAGE IN THEIR RELATIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH | |
INDEX DRAINING ENGINEERING THE SMALL FRUIT CULTURIST | |
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Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health George E 1833-1898 Waring Sin vista previa disponible - 2015 |
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